Brake pads for D1.

**martinozcmax** · 12th May 2009, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Shamo

Whether its only 50c to a dollar a day extra or 5c extra, its still extra, and i dont think that the pad quality its going to make that much of a great difference to how it wears the disc, i mean sure it may be some, but really its hardly going to be enough to make any difference. So really is there any need for spending extra money when you don't need to? I don't see why, to me its like buying big name brands over home brands in the super market, hardly any difference, people just like to "think" that its better, when its not, they are just wasting their money. same with alot of other things you buy.

Couldn't agree more, my $20 pads work fine, don't squeal and are dirt cheap.

**Sparksdisco** · 12th May 2009, 06:55 PM

How long do the cheep ones last?

I just put in bendix in the rear and some brand that started with f in the front. i have a auto diesel and seem that the new pads i poot in dont seem to be lasting.

Is it just the way i drive or are there better pads.

do they make "cinterd" Not to shure how to spell that one

pads for discos and are thare any better pads around.

**martinozcmax** · 13th May 2009, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by Sparksdisco

How long do the cheep ones last?

I just put in bendix in the rear and some brand that started with f in the front. i have a auto diesel and seem that the new pads i poot in dont seem to be lasting.

Is it just the way i drive or are there better pads.

do they make "cinterd" Not to shure how to spell that one

pads for discos and are thare any better pads around.

I put mine in 25,000k's ago and there's plenty of meat left on them and no squeal. I do a lot of freeway driving though. Based on my last Disco which I had for 10+ years I reckon I replace them around every 3 years. For a D1 why on earth would you spend more than you have too. To keep it on the road I just use ebay. I replaced the clutch slave cylinder with a new on for $30, seat belt that wouldn't retract for $25 etc.

Each to their own. I spent $500 getting the front seats reupholstered.

**Sparksdisco** · 13th May 2009, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by martinozcmax

I put mine in 25,000k's ago and there's plenty of meat left on them and no squeal. I do a lot of freeway driving though. Based on my last Disco which I had for 10+ years I reckon I replace them around every 3 years. For a D1 why on earth would you spend more than you have too. To keep it on the road I just use ebay. I replaced the clutch slave cylinder with a new on for $30, seat belt that wouldn't retract for $25 etc.

Each to their own. I spent $500 getting the front seats reupholstered.

feel comfy in my reupholsterd seats while i right off my car coz the brakes failed

or stop and be uncomfy while i continue on my way?

**martinozcmax** · 13th May 2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Sparksdisco

feel comfy in my reupholsterd seats while i right off my car coz the brakes failed

or stop and be uncomfy while i continue on my way?

Very funny, not remotely worried about the brakes failing, pads are fine.

**Sparksdisco** · 13th May 2009, 06:09 PM

when your on evilbay getting your cheep parts who do you use?
is there one piticular supplier that you get your parts from or is it random?

only ask coz i have to change my botom radiator hose and cant seem to get one.

**martinozcmax** · 13th May 2009, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sparksdisco

when your on evilbay getting your cheep parts who do you use?
is there one piticular supplier that you get your parts from or is it random?

only ask coz i have to change my botom radiator hose and cant seem to get one.

I log into ebay.co.uk and do a search for Land Rover and whatever bit I want then look for a supplier who has been around for several years with a good feedback response, minimum 99% good works for me.

Also if you fire off a query ie how much for postage you want a good response. Max 24 hours depends on time there when you log the request.

After that buy on decent price. I definitely don't just buy on cheapest price but I find there is so much choice it's easy to get a good deal. My $19 brake pads came from an Aussie supplier.

Good luck

Martin

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